7iDP Sam Hill Knee Pad
Initial impressions
The Good
Pretty comfortable (can easily be pedalled in all day, IMO).
Extra long for some shin protection.
Breathable aka not /too/ hot.
Stay in place quite well.
Sizing seems pretty spot on.
The Bad
Warmer than a knee warmer.
Some bunching behind the knee.
RIDICULOUSLY expensive for what they are (but hey I'm the sucker who bought 'em).
Concerns about level of protection with EN level 1.
Overall Review
I took the plunge on these (a very spendy, especially for me, 90€ plunge) after trying a couple of contenders to start with; I started with a pair of Alpinestars Paragon knees as they were the cheapest. I really liked them as they were really breathable, as well as being pretty damn comfy. So much so that it almost felt like riding padless. The problem was that the silicone grippers started to fall off after a week of use. Sent them back and got a full refund. In their defense this could have
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2019 Yeti SB130 TURQ XX1
Overall Review
SB130 Highlights 29-inch wheels High-modulus carbon fiber frame and swing arm with C-Series and TURQ material options 130mm (5.1-inches) rear travel // 150mm (5.9-inches) travel fork with shorter 44mm offset Switch Infinity suspension system with two-piece wishbone-style shock extender 210x52.5mm Metric shock Compatible with both air and coil-sprung shocks Tapered integrated headtube (41mm/52mm) Custom downtube protector and chain guards Internally molded carbon tubes inside of frame for
Ride Concepts Wildcat Flat Pedal Shoe
Overall Review
When it comes to flat pedal shoes, we’re currently seeing a proliferation of new models and even new companies popping up, all promising great grip and better quality. As our recent flat pedal shoe Face Off proved, we do have more viable choices now than ever before, but there is still room to improve – and that is exactly what upstart Ride Concepts has set out to do. Hailing from Truckee, CA, this young company has spent the last 18 months perfecting the design of their first offerings, and the
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2019 Yeti SB150 TURQ X01 Eagle Race
Overall Review
SB150 Highlights 29-inch wheels High-modulus carbon fiber frame and swing arm with C-Series and TURQ material options 150mm (5.9-inches) rear travel // 170mm (6.7-inch) travel fork with shorter 44mm offset Switch Infinity suspension system with two-piece wishbone-style shock extender 230x60mm Metric shock Compatible with both air and coil-sprung shocks Tapered integrated headtube (41mm/52mm) Custom downtube protector and chain guards Internally molded carbon tubes inside of frame for improved
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2019 Fezzari La Sal Peak Pro
Speed master
The Good
Fast, corner slayer, does not feel like a big bike at all
The Bad
brand name
Overall Review
I had a chance to ride this bike in Crested Butte last weekend. The bike is amazing, corners like a bmx, I was laying this puppy side ways on the berms and the rear just railed. Very impressed by the new design, chatted with Tyler for a while. A very passionate and knowledgeable individual. Bike is light, and agile, pops off anything, and just like a slacked 29er rolls over the rocks like they are not there. The only other bike that i have ridden that come close is the EVIL Wreckoning. the seat
2019 Fezzari La Sal Peak Pro
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2019 Fezzari La Sal Peak Pro
Overall Review
There is something good going on in the Salt Lake and Park City region. It seems that when a bike company wants to have a good time, these sprawling mountains offer plenty of opportunity. Fezzari very recently invited us to the area to ride their latest bike, a big 150/160mm travel 29er. Free of Power Point presentations, marketing claims, and pretenses, they focused their energy on making sure their bikes were trail ready and that we spent our time getting dirty in the high-alpine backcountry
2019 Trek Remedy 9.9
Overall Review
Itis as close to any objective statement as an opinion can be: the 2019 Trek Remedy sitting in the Vital garage is a damn good looking bike. Clean lines, bold carbon molds and a tuxedo-classy paint job. Trek’s popular trail machine is back in a new version, and like the Session and Slash it now has a stationary lower shock mount – no more Full Floater. Trek states that with updated shock technologies, primarily RE:aktiv and Thru Shaft, off-the-top sensitivity and overall rear suspension feel no
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100% Accuri Goggles
100% Accuri Goggles
The Good
Wide field of view. A wide variety of lens available for colour-coordinating riders.
The Bad
Heats up after a while. Less options for straps.
Overall Review
I've had the 100% Accuri goggles for over a year now. It’s the more easily available googles in the Philippines with several distributors in Manila. I’ve tested it both in a full-face helmet and a half shell. It had a good, wide field-of-view. The goggles is easy to clean with the supplied bag. It has a good variety of lens available to different light conditions. I mostly use the clear lens so I don’t have to wrestle with frame and lens. I’ve used it for rainy and summer seasons. The bad. One
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